Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo S40 1995
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
---|---|---|---|
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Volvo S60 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 - 300 HP | 90 - 200 HP | |
Torque: | 192 - 400 NM | 143 - 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 12 seconds | 7.3 - 13 seconds | |
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 13.0 | 5.4 - 10.0 | |
Volvo S60 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Volvo S60 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 471 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 853 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 2 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`030 | ~ 1`761 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
Pros and Cons: |
Volvo S60 has
|
Volvo S40 has
| |